The deadliest tornado in world history was Daulatpur-Saturia, which struck Bangladesh on April 26, 1989. The exact death toll is not known but it is believed to be about 1,300.
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by debris.
Most deaths during tornadoes are from flying debris.
Most deaths and injuries in a tornado are the result of flying debris.
Most deaths and injuries in a tornado are cause by flying or falling debris.
The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of Bangladesh is the deadliest tornado in world history, with a death toll of about 1,300.
The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history was the Woodward tornado of April 9, 1947 with 181 deaths.
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by flying debris. High winds can turn everyday objects into dangerous projectiles that can cause severe injuries and fatalities. Taking cover in a sturdy building or underground shelter is the best way to protect yourself from flying debris during a tornado.
Most tornado deaths are the result of people by struck by flying or falling debris.
794 deaths in the year 1925. 695 of those deaths were from a single tornado.
No. Tornadoes are most dangerous when they hit a city or town. Then as the tornado starts destroying buildings it generates flying debris, which is what causes most tornado deaths and injuries.
It is difficult to determine, as there is no exact way of saying which tornadoes are the worst. Overall, Texas has the most tornadoes and the most tornado deaths. Kansas has the highest concentration of tornadoes. Oklahoma appears to lead in the number of violent (F4 and F5) tornadoes and is tied with Alabama in the number of F5 tornadoes. Mississipi has the highest number of tornado deaths per capita.
There were no tornado-related deaths in Texas in 2011.